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Torch?

Originally, I was all about the gun offhand. But, having learned the awesomeness that is Phantasmal Warden, I converted to Focus (plus, I love the skin from the HoM).

Today, I found a torch and equipped it because I forgot what the skill were. Now, I love confusion - reminds me of my Dom build in GW1. Does anyone use torch for this purpose? What I had been doing was create three clones, then drop a Feedback bubble (if in a group), use Confusing Images while shattering the three clones. I've managed to stack over 25 confusion this way, if the group is using enough ranged.

On my own, of course, that's only 6 confusion. Not too bad, but with Torch, I could get up to 9 if I time it right. Send clones in for shatter, hit Confusing Images, when clones are shattered, use Phantasmal Mage.

Or is it just not worth it because of the recharge or time between its casts?

I've been using the Torch since I started this thread and I love it. The Prestige isn't the BEST skill in the world, but blindness comes in handy and burning is always nice. I use it a lot to interrupt the massive amount of clones produced by Ether Bolt. Also, traits can make it even better to remove conditions, add a boon, or even cause confusion (which could actually help my build, though I don't know if it's worth the slot).

Ideally, I use the above strategy to stack Confusion (which works really well - in a good group, I got to 30 momentarily ) I'll try to interrupt Ether Clone every time. Then I'll use Confusing Images once more before switching back to Greatsword and making two more clones. (Interrupting Ether Clone allows me to use Mirror Images without the Phantasmal Mage being auto-shattered.)

I used the torch for a really long time. But, I couldn't find a skin that I liked (I did like how it lit up things though) so I'm using a focus now that's pretty close to the old chakrams in style. I mainly use the what'cha'ma'call it skill defensively. Like pulling people away from me or to escape. I like running away.